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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Princess Parade Arrives at Disneyland Paris’s Upcoming Adventure World

Disneyland Paris has revealed a fresh summer show that will soon grace the new Adventure World park. The highlight is a parade featuring four beloved Disney Princesses, each showcased on its own themed float with dancers. The announcement came via the park’s Instagram feed, where artwork of a Moana‑

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Kidney Changes in Teens: Why They Matter

Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in

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Mar 14 2026FINANCE

Living Off a $1M Nest Egg After 39

A person who steps away from work at 39 with a million dollars faces a very different challenge than someone who retires later. The money must stretch for more than half a century, not just 20 or 25 years. Inflation will eat into purchasing power, markets can crash when you need the money most

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

BuzzFeed’s Big Money Woes

BuzzFeed is facing a serious cash crunch, according to its latest earnings statement. The company admitted that it has “substantial doubt” about being able to operate for another year, citing weak liquidity and a bleak outlook for future profits. The report highlighted that the company’s cash res

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Brings Women’s Games to Portland, Maine

The Sports Bra is set to open its second location in Portland, Maine, a city known for food and sports. The move follows the brand’s first launch in Portland, Oregon, where it started in 2022. The Maine spot will show WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL matches along with big events like the Boston Marathon, the O

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg

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